Online Stamp Creation and Remarkable Stamp Records

Discover fascinating stories and unique creations in the world of stamps, all made possible without online stamp creation.

To pique your curiosity, our first highlight among unconventional stamp products is...

A $22 Million Custom Stamp

This is the amount paid for an 18th-century stamp sold at auction in December 2016. The stamp, the size of an adult’s palm, is crafted from red steatite and adorned with nine white steatite dragon figures—symbolizing the strength and authority of Emperor Aixingero Hongli, who ruled under the name Qianlong.

In the 19th century, this stamp came into the possession of a French ship’s doctor who traveled to China and later brought it to Europe. The current owner remains anonymous.

China has strongly protested the sale of this national treasure, but the sale stands—an unknown collector paid 150 million Chinese yuan, equivalent to $22 million or 1.3 billion rubles, making it the most expensive stamp in the world.

A 15-Meter-Tall Rubber Stamp

Next, let’s talk about size. A 49-foot (15-meter) stamp bearing the word "FREE" stands in Cleveland, Ohio. While it’s more of an art installation than a functional stamp, it could theoretically make an impression if lifted and pressed (with city approval). Created by a pair of sculptors for the Sohio company headquarters, it was meant to honor the freedom fought for during the Civil War, symbolized by a nearby monument. However, the stamp’s installation was halted after Sohio was acquired by British Petroleum, whose director felt the word "FREE" implied corporate oppression.

The stamp spent 15 years in storage before being purchased by the city and placed in a park near the Sohio building, where it remains the world’s largest stamp.

Its design is simple, and you can create a stamp online inspired by it.

A Stamp Weighing 100 Kilograms

Skeptics might argue this stamp can’t make an impression, but we’re here to prove them wrong: the world’s largest functional "rubber stamp"—as recognized by the Guinness Book of Records—is actually a seal.

Created by Vladimir Spivakovsky for the Ukrainian "Brand Rock" competition, this stamp is used annually in a parade where the winner’s flag is marked with its impression, lifted by a tow truck and inked for the occasion.

With a diameter of one meter and weighing 100 kilograms, it’s made from cherry and boxwood, making it the world’s largest working stamp. You can even try creating a stamp online inspired by it.

More Fascinating Facts

We often think of stamps as formal and dull, but this isn’t the case everywhere. For example, Japanese law allows stamps to feature any design, making them a legitimate way to certify documents. You can submit a design for approval (with payment via bank transfer) and receive a custom stamp—even one with your photo—to validate financial documents.

And Japan isn’t alone! Many countries and regions have developed official stamps and seals that defy conventional expectations.

When visiting Peru’s archaeological parks, you’ll receive a stamp featuring a detailed depiction of Machu Picchu, the ancient Incan city.

The residency stamp on the island of Montserrat is shaped like a clover leaf, inscribed with arrival and departure times.

A village in Wales with the world’s longest name also has its own stamp, designed to fit the name "Llanwyrpullgwingillgogeryhverndrobullantysilyogogogoh" in a circular format.

You should try creating a stamp online using our designer. It’s simple to use, and you might create a design so unique it could feature in a future blog post!

Published on 2024-10-22